The Kitchen Counter Reset Buyers' Notice Immediately
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The Kitchen Counter Reset Buyers' Notice Immediately

Clearing kitchen counters down to two or three items and doing a quick pantry edit costs nothing and consistently shows up as one of the highest-impact staging moves a seller can make. Here's how to actually do it before you list.

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Finding Your Community in Central Ohio: Relocation Guide

Finding Your Community in Central Ohio: Relocation Guide

Central Ohio offers diverse communities, from newer suburban developments in Lewis Center and Powell to established neighborhoods in Dublin and Upper Arlington, each with distinct housing stock, amenities, and county-specific processes. Choosing the right community first makes every other step of your relocation easier.

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Hilliard & Upper Arlington Real Estate: 2026 Guide

Hilliard & Upper Arlington Real Estate: 2026 Guide

Hilliard and Upper Arlington are two of Central Ohio’s most desirable communities, but buying or selling in each can look very different. From Hilliard’s newer neighborhoods and modern floor plans to Upper Arlington’s established homes and architectural character, understanding the differences can help you make a smarter move. Here’s what buyers, sellers, and investors should know about these two Central Ohio real estate markets in 2026.

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ProMusica's Summer Music Series Hits Central Ohio This Week
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ProMusica's Summer Music Series Hits Central Ohio This Week

ProMusica's Summer Music Series brings two free concerts to Franklin Park Conservatory this week, Thursday, August 13, and Friday, August 14, followed by a new ticketed show at Headley Park in Gahanna on Saturday, August 15. Here's what to know before you go.

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Intel New Albany Fab: Central Ohio Real Estate Impact

Intel New Albany Fab: Central Ohio Real Estate Impact

Intel’s massive New Albany semiconductor project is about more than jobs and economic development. It’s creating a long-term ripple effect across Central Ohio real estate. From New Albany and Pataskala to Gahanna, Pickerington, Sunbury, and beyond, new employees, contractors, investors, and development are influencing housing demand. Here’s what Central Ohio buyers and sellers should understand about the Intel effect and what it could mean for their next move.

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Is the "federal property tax relief program" for seniors real, or a scam?
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Is the "federal property tax relief program" for seniors real, or a scam?

Central Ohio seniors are being targeted by convincing AI-generated YouTube videos promoting a federal property tax relief program that doesn’t exist. The Franklin County Auditor’s Office has issued a warning about the scam, including a fake “Senior Homeowner Tax Review Request” form. Here’s how to recognize the scam, protect older homeowners, and find the legitimate Ohio property tax relief programs that may actually help.

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What's It Actually Like to Live in Upper Arlington, Ohio?
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What's It Actually Like to Live in Upper Arlington, Ohio?

Upper Arlington is consistently one of Ohio's most valuable residential markets. Here's an honest, detailed look at its historic and mid-century neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and one of the tightest housing markets in Central Ohio, including exactly what buyers can expect to pay.

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Right-Sizing Your Home in Powell and Dublin

Right-Sizing Your Home in Powell and Dublin

Right-sizing isn’t simply about moving into a smaller home. It’s about choosing a home that better fits the life you’re living now. For homeowners in Powell and Dublin, that can mean less maintenance, fewer stairs, a better floor plan, or simply more freedom. Here’s what to consider when selling your current home and coordinating your next move in Central Ohio.

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OSU Expansion: What It Means for Central Ohio Homebuyers

OSU Expansion: What It Means for Central Ohio Homebuyers

Ohio State University’s continued growth is doing more than changing the Columbus skyline. It’s helping shape housing demand across Central Ohio. From Upper Arlington and Dublin to Powell, Lewis Center, and Westerville, OSU’s expanding economic footprint is influencing where people live, commute, and invest. Here’s what today’s homebuyers need to know about how that growth could affect their next move.

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Why So Many Global Companies Are Choosing Central Ohio
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Why So Many Global Companies Are Choosing Central Ohio

Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft have combined to invest more than $50 billion across Central Ohio, and Intel's $28 billion New Albany semiconductor plant is the largest single economic development project in Ohio history. Here's an honest look at what it means for jobs and housing.

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The Closet Reset That Makes Storage Feel Bigger
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The Closet Reset That Makes Storage Feel Bigger

A weekend spent editing and reorganizing closets costs little to nothing and directly addresses one of the most common buyer objections: not enough storage, even when the closet itself is a perfectly reasonable size. Here's a simple, doable way to fix it.

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Where to Find the Best Ice Cream in Central Ohio Right Now
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Where to Find the Best Ice Cream in Central Ohio Right Now

August is peak ice cream season in Central Ohio, and the region's lineup runs deep, from Jeni's and Johnson's to Whit's Frozen Custard and small-town institutions worth the drive. Here's an honest, well-researched roundup of where to go this summer.

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